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WI AJR17

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Franklin

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proclaims the week of April 14, 2025, as "Two Lights for Tomorrow Week" in Wisconsin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride and the events preceding the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 18-19, 1775.

  • References the "two lanterns" signal from the Old North Church steeple, immortalized in Longfellow's poem as "one if by land, and two if by sea," as a symbol of American vigilance and preparedness.

  • Encourages government buildings, community centers, public spaces, and citizens to prominently display two lights during the week as a symbolic tribute to the nation's founding.

  • Supports a national initiative proposed by the Wisconsin Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Commission as part of commemorations leading to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.

  • Encourages a day of community service on April 19, 2025, to promote reflection on shared history and national unity.

Legislative Description

Proclaiming the week of April 14, 2025, as Two Lights for Tomorrow Week in the state of Wisconsin.

Last Action

Report correctly enrolled on 4-23-2025

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Organization3/21/2025
Rules3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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